Return of security but protect me in case new place falls through

Don't let him live off his security and don't give him any money directly. This is a bad plan, but if you feel compelled to try, you should only...

Who do file a complaint with regards NYPD tenant who damaged my apt and used security dep for pmt of last month rent?

What does the civilian complaint board have to do with whether or not they were good tenants? I think if you were to file a complaint against this...

My previous landlord refused to return security deposit and charged us $600 more. He said he's going to sue us and screw us up.

First, did you damage the premises and do you think there may be justifiable cause for him to keep your $600 security + another $600 ($1200 total...

Eviction and legal rights

Sounds like you were a roommate, did his notice give you 10 days to get out? How were you served the notice? Presumably, if you were properly...

James Birch is the attorney on Staten Island that all the other attorneys, myself included, have gone to with our traffic...

My name is frances I live in staten island and my lease was up the end of july. the landlord does not want to renew the lease.

Frances, What's the question, exactly? The prior responses are correct, but I don't really see a question here. Also, I assume you have not...

Need to know what is gonna happen to me. I assaulted someone with a cane because I caught them in bed with my girlfriend.

I agree with those who have advised that you not speak to the police other than to say you want to speak to an attorney.. AND, I would Caution you...

Why does the landlord seemingly blame you for the increase in the water bill, are you relatively new to the 2-family house? Perhaps your use,...

AC issue in luxury building.

Have you spoken to the landlord or the management company about compensation for your inconvenience? Since you are apparently more concerned about...

Do I have the right to refuse to write a letter for my tenant?

Attorneys Gold and Smollen are both correct but neither asked your reason for the question. Do you want to evict this tenant regardless of her...

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